Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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